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Loreen R. Stream, 88, formerly of Scottville and Grandville, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 4, 1936, to Wesley and Garnet Lundquist, Loreen was raised on the family farm, where she developed her impeccable homemaking skills and a passion for cooking and baking. Loreen met Keith Stream at a church function,…
Alberto Padron, Jr., 84, of Ludington, died Friday, August 30, 2024, at Corewell Health Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born February 13, 1940, in Crystal City, Texas, the son of Alberto and Maria (Arellano) Padron, Sr. Alberto worked for over 40 years for Don Harmon Farms, as well as 35 years at Ludington Plastics/Floracraft in Ludington until his…
Employment: Middle School Math Teacher Mason County Central Schools is hiring a full time Middle School Math Teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. See details and apply online at www.mccschools.org. Job #601 Application deadline: Sept. 13, 2024. This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 13, 2024.
Richard “Dick” Felix Rybka was born April 27th, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to Valentine Michael Rybka and Petronella (Janas) Rybka. He passed away peacefully August 25th, 2024 surrounded by multiple generations of his family at 89 years old after a long and fulfilling life. Richard attended Macomber Vocational High School and graduated with the class of 1953 in commercial arts.…
Grayson Scott Martinsen, the son of Ashley Martinsen of Ludington, was born on Friday, August 30, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest way is…
Photo by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief LUDINGTON — The 630 foot long MV Manitowoc arrived in Ludington early Thursday morning, about the same time as the 508-foot MV Northern Venture. The Northern Venture, which had just visited Ludington on Sunday, Aug. 25, unloaded its cargo first before departing. The Manitowoc is a River Class vessel and is owned by Rand Logistics…
LUDINGTON — Four area teenage boys were identified as the people who risked their lives to save a 50-year-old Attica, Michigan man from drowning in Lake Michigan at Stearns Park Wednesday, Aug. 28, around 5:30 p.m., said Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones. The four boys are Brayden Lewis, 18 of Ludington; Joey Spahn-Baxter, 17, of Wellston; Gary Jacobs, 17, of…
The victim is in critical, but stable condition LUDINGTON — Four young adults risked their lives to save a man who was drowning in Lake Michigan at Stearns Park Wednesday, Aug. 28, around 5:30 p.m., Ludington Police Chief Chris Jones stated in a press release Thursday. Jones said Ludington Police Department, Ludington Fire Department, Life EMS, and Mason County Sheriff’s…
By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Replacement of a nearly 50-year-old culvert is expected to close a portion of North Lakeshore Drive for the next two months. On Tuesday, Sept. 3 work is expected to begin on the culvert located at the intersection of North Lakeshore Drive and Neil Road at the South Bayou of Hamlin Lake. The culvert…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent activity of the Scottville Police Department: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024: 7:15 p.m., breaking and entering, 400 block of West Third Street, City of Scottville. 11:16 p.m., property check, 100 block of South Main Street, City of Scottville. Saturday, Aug.…
West Shore School News is a presentation of West Shore Community College in partnership with Mason County Press. VICTORY TOWNSHIP — West Shore Community College’s Early Childhood Education (ECE) program has been awarded accreditation renewal by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The accreditation signifies the college adheres to national professional standards for early childhood teacher…
Tracy Jaye Brimmer, 67, of Ludington, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Tracy was born on August 8, 1957, the daughter of Verna (Peterson) Gunnerson. She was a 1975 graduate of Ludington High School. On September 28, 1985, she married her forever love, Darrell Brimmer. Until 2014, she had been a waitress at Pantry, Del’s Bar, Y’all-Come Back Cafe,…
Legal Notice: Safe Delivery of Newborn STATE OF MICHIGAN BARRY COUNTY TRIAL COURT FAMILY DIVISION BARRY COUNTY 206 W. Court Street Suite 302 Hastings, MI 49058 Case file #24-3424-NB SAFE DELIVERY OF NEWBORN TO: Birthparents of a female infant born on July 24, 2024, and surrendered pursuant to MCL 712.1 on July 24, 2024, to Corewell Health Ludington Hospital in…
Tyr Robert Dancz, the son of Christine and Matthew Dancz of Manistee, was born on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The easiest…
The police news is a presentation of Smith & Eddy Insurance, serving west Michigan since 1902, smith-eddy.com. The following is recent police activity in Mason County: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024: 8:15 a.m., (Mason County Sheriff’s Office), car/deer crash, no injury, Jebavy Drive south of Fountain Road, Hamlin Township. 8:49 p.m., (MCSO), car/deer crash, no injury, Brunson Road north of Deren…
Patsy Lee Morris, born March 4 1933 to Ruth (Compeau) and Francis Carberry, left this world on Thursday, August 1, 2024. Patsy grew up in the Ludington area, raised by her grandmother Alice Bendickson after the passing of her mother in 1939. After graduation from St. Simon Catholic School she served in the Women’s Army Corp and relocated to Monterrey,…
Joshua Matthew Monroe, the son of Ashley and Brenden Monroe of Free Soil, was born on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Unless indicated, births occurred at Corewell Health Ludington Hospital. List of 2024 births List of 2023 births Please Help Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for $10 a month. The…
Marilyn Frances Emery, 88, of Pentwater, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024, at home. She was born February 10, 1936, in Ecorse, the daughter of Edmund and Catherine (Carroll) Yops. Marilyn co-owned and operated Birdland Hardware and Variety Store in Pentwater, with her husband, Jerry, from 1969 until their retirement in 1995. She was very involved and proud of her…
Public Notice: A Chance to Get Involved Letters of interest must be at the office of Fabian L. Knizacky, Mason County Administrator, 5300 W. US 10, Ludington, MI 49431 before 4 p.m. September 30, 2024. Fabian L. Knizacky Mason County Administrator This is a paid posting. Posted until Sept. 11, 2024.
Employment: Immediately Hiring – Multiple Positions Available FiveCAP, Inc. is seeking career oriented, proactive and motivated individuals with Early Childhood Education and experience to join its leadership and teaching team in beautiful west Michigan. FiveCAP Head Start and Early Head Start programs have openings in Mason, Manistee, Lake and Newaygo counties. Starting Pay: Center Director, $53,000-$57,000; Lead Teacher, $44,000-$49,000; Teacher…
Tracy Jaye (Porrata) Brimmer, 67, of Ludington, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Arrangements by Oak Grove Funeral Home of Ludington, www.OakGroveLudington.com. Listing of 2023 deaths. Listing of 2022 deaths. Listing of 2021 deaths. Listing of 2020 deaths. Listing of 2019 deaths __________ Please Support Local News Receive daily MCP and OCP news briefings along with email news alerts for…
